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It’s early in my training season and I have been thinking about a question someone asked me a few years ago as it has come up in conversation recently. In my “real job”, an average workweek is well over 40 hours, and includes traveling 2-3 days each week. I have a family, a full career, plus I coach part time. Some days, I feel like I do not have a moment to spare.

I was inspired to write about this topic after reading an article in Forbes Magazine titled Why Ironmen and Ironwomen Make Great CEOs. The article really got me thinking about my own athletic life, and how it has had a positive impact on my leadership skills at work. It is said that leadership is about “moving the hearts and minds of people” …

Each year, thousands of athletes make the decision to race their first Ironman. With credit card in hand, they register for their race, which in most instances is a year away. Once the registration is complete, then it’s time to train! Right?